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Cardiff to Inverness trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Inverness takes 13h 50m and the fastest train takes 10h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Inverness. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 50m
Duration
562 mi
Distance
£242
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain train
  3. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train
11h 19m
£187–380

Cardiff to Inverness train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cardiff and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Inverness at 2:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 13h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Inverness.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 561.7 mi
  • Duration: 13h 50m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Inverness, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Inverness via Crewe and Haymarket in around 11h 19m.

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